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Essential: of course: DOJ Report Slams Sherriff Joe Arpaio and DHS Restricts 287(g) and Secure Communities Programs lots more in the Essentials section
Cultura: laht: Dominican bachatero Romeo Santos climbed to the top of Billboard’s Latin Songs chart this week with “Promise,” his collaboration with R&B titan Usher. :: from www.laht.com jump to Cultura section
Business: The English Language Hispanic News Landscape on the Web: Part 1. A look at some numbers jump to Business section
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- Politics & Election 2012
- Health & Education,
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Hispanic/Latino News Essentials
Arpaio Related News:
baltimoresun: Arpaio and Perez: A tale of two lawmen – The nation’s ‘toughest sheriff’ may have met his match in the civil rights lawyer Thomas E. Perez from Maryland who uncovered a pattern of discrimination against Latinos :: from www.baltimoresun.com
kpbs: Arizona Latino Politicians React to Feds Report on Sheriff Arpaio’s Office – Community Leaders Concerned Report Doesn’t Go Far Enough :: from www.kpbs.org
dailymail.co.uk: Latino Army veteran Ernest M. Atencio brain dead ‘after use of excessive force at jail run by America’s toughest sheriff’ Joe Arpaio – Arizona :: from www.dailymail.co.uk
pilarmarrero: Arpaio’s department accused by DOJ of “worse pattern of racial profiling against latinos in the country’s history” :: from www.pilarmarrero.com
DOJ Report Slams Sherriff Joe Arpaio and DHS Restricts 287(g) and Secure Communities Programs
univisionnews: Best and Worst 2011: Latin American Affairs :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
suntimes: Hispanic students filling medical schools nationwide – Since 2004, the number of Hispanic applicants to American medical schools has increased 22.9% :: from www.suntimes.com
brownsvilleherald: Retired Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, Democratic candidate, has dropped out of the US Senate race in Texas :: from www.brownsvilleherald.com
businessweek: Utah violated the U.S. Constitution by passing a set of immigration laws the state’s governor has called the “Utah solution,” the federal government argued in a request for a court order blocking the measures. :: from www.businessweek.com
vcstar: Ruben Navarrette Jr: Double talk from powerful Latinas – about Dolores Huerta and Cecilia Muñoz :: from www.vcstar.com
Cultura Essentials
blogamole.tr3s: Latinas Dominate The ‘Hottest Women Of All Time’ List :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
latina: Who Is The Best-Selling Spanish Recording Artist of All Time? – Julio Iglesias :: from www.latina.com
tucsoncitizen: Hispanic heroes? How Mexican American history is white-washed today in Arizona :: from tucsoncitizen.com
newstaco: Habanero Enema, For Those Who Are Literally Full Of It – (this made me laugh today) :: from www.newstaco.com
latina: 10 Latinas On What They Love About the Holidays :: from www.latina.com
azcentral: Phoenix Latino arts center flourishes amid immigration debate – 2-year-old Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center :: from www.azcentral.com
timesfreepress: Hispanic ballerina in ‘The Nutcracker’ barely understood English six years ago – 14-year-old Alondra Gomez in Tennessee :: from timesfreepress.com
sanmarcosrecord: Texas State University-San Marcos Mariachi Nueva Generación students took home top honors for their performances at the 17th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio :: from www.sanmarcosrecord.com
huffingtonpost: Shakespeare Theatre Company Responds To Controversy About Naming Buffoonish Characters ‘Juan Huevos’ And ‘Jose Frijoles’ – Washington DC :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
latina: Calle 13 To Be Featured on Robi Draco Rosa’s New Album! :: from www.latina.com
sefijaonline: Sideways Recognition: Latinos (secretly) present in Golden Globe nominations :: from www.sefijaonline.com
laht: Dominican bachatero Romeo Santos climbed to the top of Billboard’s Latin Songs chart this week with “Promise,” his collaboration with R&B titan Usher. :: from www.laht.com
Entertainment & Musica
blogamole.tr3s: Latinas Dominate The ‘Hottest Women Of All Time’ List :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
latina: Who Is The Best-Selling Spanish Recording Artist of All Time? – Julio Iglesias :: from www.latina.com
PR: PR: Univision Unveils Midseason Schedule
colorlines: 75 Years of Love to Puerto Rican Maestro Eddie Palmieri :: from colorlines.com
laht: Almodovar’s “The Skin I Live In” Gets Golden Globe Nod :: from www.laht.com
latingossip: Olga Tañon Robbed in Venezuela :: from www.latingossip.com
latina: ‘The Artist’ Star Bérénice Bejo Reveals Why Her Parents Fled Argentina :: from www.latina.com
tuvez: Cuban Music Lesson: Cuarteto D’Aida :: from www.tuvez.com
latina: Which Latino Star Is Getting His Own Video Game? Chespirito :: from www.latina.com
blogamole.tr3s: Paz Vega Stirs Controversy Over Religious Semi-Nude Photos :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
nydailynews: Selena Gomez cancels weekend concerts after mother miscarries: report :: from www.nydailynews.com
sanmarcosrecord: Texas State University-San Marcos Mariachi Nueva Generación students took home top honors for their performances at the 17th annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza in San Antonio :: from www.sanmarcosrecord.com
laht: Spanish composer Alberto Iglesias is winding up one of his “most productive years” with a real chance to win his third Oscar nomination :: from www.laht.com
nydailynews: J.R. Martinez, ‘Dancing With The Stars’ champ, is going to be a father :: from www.nydailynews.com
laht: Julio Iglesias Lives Last Day of His “Public Life” :: from www.laht.com
tuvez: Mad About Al Madrigal – why have we only seen Mr. Madrigal a few times since he became the Senor Latino Correspondent of the Daily Show? :: from www.tuvez.com
latinmusic.about: Latin Alternative Music Trends for 2012 :: from latinmusic.about.com
clubfonograma: Club Fonograma’s Best Songs of 2011 (20-1) :: from www.clubfonograma.com
sefijaonline: Yes, we knew: Louis C.K. is Latino (he says so himself) :: from www.sefijaonline.com
sefijaonline: Latina at Twilight: Mia Maestro :: from www.sefijaonline.com
hispanicad: Can Paulina Rubio Attract More Latinos to America’s Greatest Music Festival? – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2012 :: from www.hispanicad.com
latina: Calle 13 To Be Featured on Robi Draco Rosa’s New Album! :: from www.latina.com
blogamole.tr3s: Bruno Mars Releases Promo Shots From New Album :: from blogamole.tr3s.com
soundcloud: Malverde & Maleco Collective “Live at Grand Performances” EP :: from soundcloud.com
clubfonograma: Club Fonograma’s Best Songs of 2011 (40-21) :: from www.clubfonograma.com
sefijaonline: Sideways Recognition: Latinos (secretly) present in Golden Globe nominations :: from www.sefijaonline.com
laht: Dominican bachatero Romeo Santos climbed to the top of Billboard’s Latin Songs chart this week with “Promise,” his collaboration with R&B titan Usher. :: from www.laht.com
Food
colorlines: ‘Mexican Restaurant’ is the 7th Most Popular Google Maps Search in the U.S. :: from colorlines.com
muybuenocookbook: Recipe – Seared Scallops with Avocado Mousse and Chipotle Sauce :: from muybuenocookbook.wordpress.com
sweetlifebake: Homemade Corn Tortillas for the Holidays with Maseca :: from sweetlifebake.com
latino.foxnews: Sizzling Latino Chef: Ray Garcia, One of L.A.’s Top Chefs :: from latino.foxnews.com
More Cultura News
corporate.univision: Celebrating Christmas and Latino Cultural Traditions :: from corporate.univision.com
latinalista: A Hispanic Matter Celebrating Christmas: Posadas, Aguinaldo Masses and Novenas :: from latinalista.com
nytimes: Dance Review – Confection Suite: Homage to the Queen of Salsa – Ballet Hispanico,featuring Jessica Alejandra Wyatt in “Asuka,” at the Apollo Theater – NYC :: from www.nytimes.com
huffingtonpost: Simon Bolivar Coffin Revealed By Hugo Chavez To Honor Independence Leader :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
latino.foxnews: Preserving Latin American Christmas Traditions in New Homeland :: from latino.foxnews.com
blog.latism: 12/19 Special LATISM Twitter Party: Let’s Shop Smart with Consumer Reports! :: from blog.latism.org
theday: Teatro Latino de New London marks the season with “Signs” – Connecticut :: from www.theday.com
blog.latism: LATISM Invites You: 12/19 LATISM DC Chapter Re-Launch Tweet Up hosted by Fleishman-Hillard :: from blog.latism.org
southchicagoan.blogspot: Talk about assimilation – Latina ballerinas :: from southchicagoan.blogspot.com
newstaco: Elderly Latinos Thrive In Latino Communities :: from www.newstaco.com
nbclatino: Catholics Come Home Campaign Aimed at Latinos :: from nbclatino.tumblr.com
latina: 10 Latinas On What They Hate Most About the Holidays :: from www.latina.com
latinopoetryreview.blogspot: Letras Latinas’ A Year in Poetry, 2011 :: from latinopoetryreview.blogspot.com
dailynews: Sylmar bookshop celebrates Latino culture – Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural and Bookstore – Los Angeles :: from www.dailynews.com
univisionnews: In the holiday spirit with…Angie Romero :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
santiagotimes.cl: Universidad de Chile crowned South American soccer champs – Copa Sudamericana Final 2011 – La U Win Easily In Spectacular Fashion over LDU Quito :: from www.santiagotimes.cl
Business Essentials
ivpressonline: Advertisers seek inroads into growing Latino consumer base :: from www.ivpressonline.com
hispanicad: Can Paulina Rubio Attract More Latinos to America’s Greatest Music Festival? – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2012 :: from www.hispanicad.com
forbes: How Marketers Can Best Reach Mobile-Savvy Hispanics :: from www.forbes.com
The English Language Hispanic News Landscape on the Web: Part 1. A look at some numbers
laobserved: AOL has launched the first three Patch Latino sites in California in Spanish targeting Los Angeles area :: from www.laobserved.com
More Business News
PR: PR: PRISA DIGITAL PARTNERS WITH ACHEIUSA
theventureonline: Over the past decade, U.S. foundation support for programs benefiting Hispanics and Latinos has held steady at approximately 1% of overall foundation funding, even as the Hispanic population in the country has grown significantly :: from www.theventureonline.com
portada-online: Kantar Ad Stats: High Growth of Spanish Language Media, Stagnating General Market :: from www.portada-online.com
portada-online: EC Hispanic Media to launch LA weekly El Punto Semanal :: from www.portada-online.com
portada-online: Changing Places: Adriana Muro, Geraldo Rivera, Eric Osuna, Raul Rodriguez :: from www.portada-online.com
portada-online: Sales Leads: DirecTV, Les Schwab Tire, Bank United :: from www.portada-online.com
portada-online: NBC launches site Targeting English-Dominant Latinos: Aren’t there enough sites? :: from www.portada-online.com
PR: PR: Univision Unveils Midseason Schedule
timescall: The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Boulder County is “sputtering,” its new president-to-be said Thursday, but has the potential to move forward. – Colorado :: from www.timescall.com
PR: PR: The Cisneros Group of Companies Propels Mobile Expansion with RedMas
juliorvarela: US Dept of Labor GRAPH: Puerto Rican Labor Force Has Plunged During Luis Fortuño Administration :: from juliorvarela.com
doslives: Slideshow: English-language News/Lifestyle Sites Compete for Latino Audience :: from doslives.com
univisionnews: Leon Krauze joins Univision as Los Angeles anchor :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
latino.foxnews: Key Parts of Georgia Immigration Law to Take Effect Jan. 1 – namely E-Verify :: from latino.foxnews.com
PR: PR: Hispanic Leadership Fund to Walgreens: Dispute Threatens Health Care Options for Millions
PR: PR: Promociones PanaVista Announces New Hire for Business Development
nashvillepost: The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Tuesday that three Nashville-area business owners have been selected as the top participants in the recently completed National Green Builds Business Program. – Tennessee :: from nashvillepost.com
pcmag: Google Donates $11.5 Million to Fight Slavery, Human Trafficking :: from www.pcmag.com
itemlive: Spanish-speaking Lynn merchants need help navigating rules – Massachusetts :: from www.itemlive.com
mediamoves: Telemundo sportscaster Andrés Cantor is being sued by William Morris Endeavor (WME). :: from www.mediamoves.com
mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes: The Year in Media | Making a Multicultural Pitch – By TANZINA VEGA :: from mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com
Immigration News
lawprofessors.typepad: The Migration Policy Institute has released Limited English Proficient Individuals in the United States: Number, Share, Growth, and Linguistic Diversity :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
newstaco: Brother, Sister DREAMers Talk About Struggles With Status :: from www.newstaco.com
immigrationimpact: Federal Verification System Won’t Help Alabama Determine Legal Status Under New Law :: from immigrationimpact.com
latino.foxnews: Key Parts of Georgia Immigration Law to Take Effect Jan. 1 – namely E-Verify :: from latino.foxnews.com
lawprofessors.typepad: Top 10 Immigration Stories for 2011 :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
lawprofessors.typepad: Immigration and the Latest Republican Debates :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
huffingtonpost: Aggie R. Hoffman – Returning to the US As An Immigrant After Unlawful Presence :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
huffingtonpost: DREAM Act Student-Activists Ramp Up Tactics, Risk Deportation For Cause :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
latinorebels: Outing Anchor Babies :: from latinorebels.com
businessweek: Utah violated the U.S. Constitution by passing a set of immigration laws the state’s governor has called the “Utah solution,” the federal government argued in a request for a court order blocking the measures. :: from www.businessweek.com
huffingtonpost: Glenn Llopis – A Call For An Authentic Portrayal of Immigrants In 2012 :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
DOJ Report Slams Sherriff Joe Arpaio and DHS Restricts 287(g) and Secure Communities Programs
Politics (minus Immigration and Election 2012)
jsonline: Voces de la Frontera and the Milwaukee branch of the NAACP announced they are joining forces to legally challenge the Wisconsin’s new photo identification voting requirement law. :: from www.jsonline.com
latino.foxnews: Politician Calls New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez ‘The Mexican’ :: from latino.foxnews.com
blog.chron: The Texas Democratic Party (TDP) is using the anti-Latino rhetoric of present (and past) Republican politicians across the country in hopes of moving Texas into the blue. Dubbed “The Promesa Project”, the initiative seeks to utilize social media and young Latinos. :: from blog.chron.com
vcstar: Ruben Navarrette Jr: Double talk from powerful Latinas – about Dolores Huerta and Cecilia Muñoz :: from www.vcstar.com
huffingtonpost: Roberto Lovato – On the Imminent Danger of Anybody-But-a-Republicanism :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
Election 2012
opinion.latimes: How the GOP can score with Latino voters [Most commented] :: from opinion.latimes.com
news.feetintwoworlds: Can Newt Gingrich Emulate George W. Bush’s Success With Latinos? :: from news.feetintwoworlds.org
univisionnews: Opinion: The right policies and tone can help GOP attract Latinos in 2012 :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com
miamiherald: Could Marco Rubio save the GOP ticket? – The Florida senator has vaulted to the top of the GOP’s list of potential vice presidential candidates, but does he have what it takes to win the swing states for the Republicans? :: from www.miamiherald.com
aldiatx: Dallas County officials and a handful of community partners this week disclosed an ambitious goal for 2012: to register 25,000 new Latino voters before the Nov. 6 presidential election. :: from www.aldiatx.com
lawprofessors.typepad: Immigration and the Latest Republican Debates :: from lawprofessors.typepad.com
brownsvilleherald: Retired Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, Democratic candidate, has dropped out of the US Senate race in Texas :: from www.brownsvilleherald.com
miamiherald.typepad: Jeb Bush-tied Hispanic Leadership Network to co-sponsor Florida Republican debate :: from miamiherald.typepad.com
nbclatino: Republican Debate: Iowa Latinos Weigh In :: from nbclatino.tumblr.com
news.feetintwoworlds: Podcast: Latino Voters and the GOP Presidential Candidates – Economic Concerns Outweigh Faith and Religion – By Pilar Marrero :: from news.feetintwoworlds.org
Health and Education
boston: University of Massachusetts’ researchers target diabetes in Lawrence Latinos :: from www.boston.com
latinalista: First-generation Mexican-American student Anai Novoa at UC Santa Barbara accepts White House award :: from latinalista.com
hispanicnewsnetwork.blogspot: Hector Colón becomes the first Hispanic to head the Department of Health and Human Services in Milwaukee County – Wisconsin :: from hispanicnewsnetwork.blogspot.com
saludtoday: Sugary Drinks 101 for Latinos (Part 1) :: from www.saludtoday.com
huffingtonpost: Sara Vogel – How to Help Our Immigrant Students? Observe How Mexico Is Educating Its Returners :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
oregonlive: Liberty grad puts Latino students on college track – Hilda Escalera with in Latinos Adelante in Oregon :: from www.oregonlive.com
post-gazette: WQED program focuses on Latino health – Pittsburgh :: from www.post-gazette.com
suntimes: Hispanic students filling medical schools nationwide – Since 2004, the number of Hispanic applicants to American medical schools has increased 22.9% :: from www.suntimes.com
msnbc.msn: Latinas to Suffer Under New Plan B Rules in California :: from www.msnbc.msn.com
miamiherald: Chile girl dies after split from conjoined twin :: from www.miamiherald.com
Additional News (that doesn’t fit into the above categories)
Posted on: December 19th, 2011PR: PR: Casa de Salud Receives $50,000 Grant from Express Scripts Foundation – St Louis
huffingtonpost: Graciela Tiscareno-Sato – Iraq Final March Home: Thoughts From a Latina Vet :: from www.huffingtonpost.com
nydailynews: Hiram Monserrate’s 2009 assault conviction upheld on appeal :: from www.nydailynews.com
examiner: Puppies Aren’t Presents – spotlight moves to Chicago’s Hispanic Community :: from www.examiner.com
latimesblogs.latimes: Homeless man found guilty of hate crime against Latino woman in Los Angeles :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
cipamericas: Women Human Rights Defenders in Mexico Face Threats, Violence :: from www.cipamericas.org
laht: Cuba Attracts More Than 2.5 Million Tourists :: from www.laht.com
laht: Around 10.7 million Mexicans are expected to travel within the country between now and Jan. 3, an increase of 4 percent over the 2010 Christmas-New Year’s holiday, :: from www.laht.com
newstaco: The Iraq War: 477 Latinos Killed In 9 Years Of Combat – There are currently 140,000 Latinos enlisted in the U.S. military – close to 12% of the total force. :: from www.newstaco.com
miamiherald: Two strong earthquakes struck Puerto Rico within minutes of each other early Saturday. :: from www.miamiherald.com
miamiherald: In Cuba property thaw, new hope for a decayed icon :: from www.miamiherald.com
latimesblogs.latimes: Mexico admits responsibility in rape, torture of indigenous woman :: from latimesblogs.latimes.com
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